Pierre, South Dakota
In Pierre, South Dakota, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.38 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.07 below the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $900, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.58% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Pierre's cost-of-living index of 70 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.38
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$900
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.75
Combo meal
Electricity
12¢/kWh
~$108/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/yr state avg
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.57 | $1.83 | $2.37 | $3.51 | $1.95 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.17 | $3.36 | $3.29 | $3.42 | $3.45 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.44 | $4.31 | $4.53 | $4.85 | $4.95 | +43.9% |
| Bread (loaf) | $1.86 | $2.46 | $2.71 | $2.93 | $2.93 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.32 | $3.55 | $3.66 | $3.73 | $3.77 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.73 | $4.14 | $4.30 | $4.52 | $4.56 | +22.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.83 | $6.30 | $6.81 | $6.94 | $7.01 | +20.2% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.26 | $5.73 | $5.96 | $6.14 | $6.26 | +19.0% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.31 | $1.61 | $1.71 | $1.76 | $1.74 | +32.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.70 | $4.25 | $4.42 | $4.46 | $4.59 | +24.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.33 | $8.71 | $9.31 | $9.87 | $10.06 | +37.2% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.34 | $3.98 | $4.29 | $4.50 | $4.73 | +41.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.63 | $3.81 | $3.92 | $4.04 | $4.20 | +15.7% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.00 | $4.20 | $4.37 | $4.50 | $4.59 | +14.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $1.99 | $2.21 | $2.34 | $2.48 | $2.55 | +28.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.60 | $1.74 | $1.86 | $1.93 | $1.97 | +23.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $4.69 | $5.86 | $6.46 | $6.72 | $6.92 | +47.5% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.77 | $4.15 | $4.44 | $4.53 | $4.53 | +20.2% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.14 | $4.76 | $5.20 | $5.46 | $5.51 | +33.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.24 | $6.29 | $6.86 | $7.42 | $7.57 | +44.5% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.75
Casual Dining
$15.29
Monthly Spend
$253.64
+3.64% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.59
$9.01
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $6.31
$9.73
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $6.76
$10.09
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.08
$4.28
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